Great American Business Leaders of the 20th Century
William Levitt
Levitt & Sons
1929–1968
1929–1968
Levitt & Sons
1929–1968
1929–1968
- Industry: Construction & Real Estate
- Era: 1920
Levitt was a pioneer of fast, affordable housing construction. In many ways, he created the modern suburban landscape. Among other projects, his company built two Levittowns (Long Island and Bucks County) – mass-produced building projects with family houses, community swimming pools, recreation areas, schools and other public buildings. In 1949 alone, the company built 4,604 houses, selling them for over $42 million.
Personal
- Born-Died: 1907–1994
- Birthplace: New York
- Race: White
- Gender: Male
- Father: Professional
Education / Military
- Military Service: Navy